Without a doubt, HTML5 has established itself as the best way to build applications in a multimedia-rich world. In so doing, it has brought about several huge advancements in web technology. For example, HTML5 provides superior support for vector graphics and interactive online features like file sharing and photo or video editing. It also enables us to stream audio and video files in a web browser without the need for third-party plugins, which thankfully in turn makes connection speeds quicker.
With smart devices of varying screen sizes and resolutions saturating the market, HTML5 also enables users to have a better and more consistent web experience across several devices. Developers have responded to all these developments over the years with greater and greater numbers of cool and useful HTML5 projects, all taking advantage of this great technology.
Here are the most popular HTML5 projects at CodeCanyon that you really need to know about.
1. Real3D FlipBook jQuery Plugin
Real3D FlipBook jQuery Plugin is definitely right up there in terms of HTML5 projects you need to check out. A favourite at CodeCanyon, the Real3D FlipBook jQuery Plugin enables users to easily create beautiful magazines and brochures with realistic 3D page flip effects.
Once users have downloaded the plugin, they can simply customise one of the many available templates and create interactive pages with links, buttons, videos, music players, and so on.
Best features:
- works on all platforms—desktop and mobile
- realistic 3D graphics made with WebGL
- three skins included, customisable skins through CSS
- ten background patterns included
- right to left mode for countries that read this way
- and much more
Real3D FlipBook jQuery Plugin is a must-have for both individuals and businesses who want to display their products and services in a fun and interactive way.
2. HTML5 Audio Player With Playlist
If you’re in the market for an audio player, check out the HTML5 Audio Player with Playlist. This audio player gives you several playlist options, including HTML markup, XML playlist, podcasts, SoundCloud, etc. The download also comes with almost 20 demos to help get your creative juices flowing.
Best features:
- load any type of playlist through XML, HTML markup, or a database
- mix multiple playlists or songs types together
- uninterrupted audio playback across web pages
- and much more
As a number one CodeCanyon seller in the HTML5 category, HTML5 Audio Player With Playlist is bound to please even the most discerning buyer.
3. Interactive World Map With Cities
The Interactive World Map With Cities is a pretty cool tool. It allows you to create your own custom interactive world map by adding an unlimited number of clickable hotspots anywhere on the map and adding photos, links, and hover descriptions.
The map is SVG based, so it's responsive, fully resizable, mobile-friendly, and cross-browser compatible.
Best features:
- can add photo and text, as well as creating links to any webpage
- easily customised through simple JavaScript files—no JavaScript knowledge required
- not a WordPress plugin but can be integrated in a WordPress website using HTML Snippets plugin
- mobile-friendly, responsive, and fully resizable
- and much more
The Interactive World Map With Cities is a great tool for those who travel a lot for business or pleasure.
4. Word Search Game
Word Search Game is a simple but powerful tool that lets you create and add your own word search puzzles to your website quickly and easily.
The game doesn’t require any installation and comes with a comprehensive help file explaining each step for uploading the script and getting the game up and running.
Best features:
- manage game options with the admin interface
- use any alphabet or even numbers
- compatible with all browsers and iOS mobile devices
- easy to install
- and much more
Word Search Game is a great way to keep visitors to your site engaged and entertained. You can try it before you buy it by checking out the live preview.
5. Responsive HTML5 CSS Grid
There's no shortage of grid systems for building webpages on the market, but the Responsive HTML5 CSS Grid wins the popular vote for creating a grid that makes it easy to get a website up and running in the shortest possible time.
The grid, which is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and IE 10/11, as well as iOS and Android systems, wins high ratings from its customers, and as one says:
“This is a perfect tool ... wish I'd looked for it before today!! Saves sooo much time.. thanks!”
Best features:
- column variations
- use fluid columns or add margins
- stack columns on mobile
- four header options: static, fixed, sticky, or reveal
- three navigation options: right, left, or centre
- and much more
Responsive HTML5 CSS Grid is the perfect grid for beginners and more experienced developers looking for a simple grid to build a website quickly and easily.
6. Canvas Puzzle
Canvas Puzzle is a neat HTML5 game that allows users to upload images from their desktop to create puzzles of 16 to 100 pieces in size.
Compatible with all modern browsers, Canvas Puzzle allows you to redirect visitors to another page, for example a signup page, once they’ve solved the puzzle.
Best features:
- simple and clean design
- use any image
- shuffle the puzzle when app is loaded
- choose the default number of pieces
- disable rotation of the puzzle pieces
- and much more
Like the Word Search game, Canvas Puzzle is another great way to keep visitors to your site engaged. There’s also a live preview that you simply must take for a test drive. You won’t regret it.
7. HTML5 Video and YouTube Background
HTML5 Video and YouTube Background allows you to configure your videos as you like using a number of layouts and customisable options. This HTML5 project comes with several demos for easy setup.
Best features:
- automatically generated thumbnails for YouTube
- skip intro option
- optional deep linking with jQuery address
- clean video with no other screen
- and much more
HTML5 Video and YouTube Background is an excellent choice if you want more control over how your YouTube videos look.
8. HTML5 Quiz Game
Check out this quiz game if you're seeking a great way to add quiz questions to your website. Quiz Game is a free HTML5 game featuring multiple-choice responses to general knowledge quiz questions.
Best features:
- play audio of the question and answers
- countdown mode
- compatible with all platforms—mobile or desktop
- customize the text, display, images, and color
- share the scores via social media
9. Audio Waveform Player With Playlist
Audio Waveform Player is one of the best HTML 5 audio plugins and has a responsive and fully-customized design. One of the reasons I chose this plugin is that it takes advantage of the Web Audio API to generate lovely visual waveforms that show the development of the music.
Best features:
- supports all browsers by using the MP3 format
- mix different types of media in one playlist
- include a music URL links in the playlist
- playlist track filters
- event callbacks are supported for all key actions with the player
Conclusion
These nine popular HTML5 projects for you to use and study are by no means the only ones available at Envato Market. So if you haven’t found anything here that meets your needs, we have plenty of other great options on offer.
And if you want to improve your HTML5 skills, check out our ever so useful free HTML5 tutorials.
This post has been updated with contributions from Ezekiel Lawson. Ezekiel is a front-end developer who focuses on writing clean, maintainable code with web technologies like JavaScript, Vue.js, HTML, and CSS.
